Although it’s true that the use of a wreath decorated with lit candles dates back to pre-Christian Germanic people, it has been used by Christians since the Middle Ages as part of their spiritual preparation for Christmas.
Author Archives: Susan Brinkmann
New Bill Seeks to Codify Definition of Male and Female
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. has introduced the Defining Male and Female Act of 2024 which aims at codifying the legal definitions of male and female to ensure they are based on biology rather than ideology.
Is the Wicked Movie All That Bad?
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
The cinematography, music, and dancing in the wildly popular new movie, Wicked, are truly spectacular – but don’t let the stunning visuals fool you. This film is riddled with mixed messages about good and evil that should concern parents.
Dear Santa Movie is Overtly Satantic
An online campaign from One Million Moms is calling upon parents to forgo the film, Dear Santa – a movie that was outright banned in the Philippines – and to withdraw their support for streaming giant, Paramount+ until they stop airing Satanic-themed content.
The Divine Flim-Flam of Master Sha
Master Sha (Photo courtesy of Wikicommons Images, Firuzan.mistry CC BY-SA 4.0)
CC writes: “I have a friend that is very much into “Divine Healing Hands”. Master Sha is the head of this ‘movement’. I tried to read the book she gave me but was not really inspired so I only read the first few pages. I was wondering what you know of this ‘movement’ and the Catholic church’s viewpoint on it.”
US Bishops Call for Safe but Humane Immigration Policy
Even while recognizing the dangers of an open border, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a statement of pastoral concern calling upon the government to develop a humane immigration system that welcomes those seeking asylum.
Can I Wear an Aztec Calendar Bracelet?
GH asks: “A friend gave me two silver bracelets that have the Aztec calendar…is the calendar anti-Christian or linked to the occult?”
No Sorcery in Wizard Card Game!
NE writes: “I was at a friend’s house and we played a card game called Wizard. When one of the four cards that has a wizard on it is played, it trumps all the others. I began to wonder after if it was OK to play it.”
Evil Averted: A New Way Forward for the Pro Life Movement
Now that the pro-abortion Biden-Harris Administration has been tossed out of office by former President Donald J. Trump, pro-life leaders across the country are getting to work on unraveling the damage done by the current administration and creating a roadmap to a brighter future for America’s unborn.
What Does the Church Say About UFOs and Extraterrestrials?
JK asks: “What are your views on UFOs and extraterrestrials? Are these for real? What does the Church believe about this subject?”
